According to a recent Nasdaq
article (http://nnw.fm/kBav6), retail store earnings have not been moving much
in the past few months. The research showed a shift in consumers habits whereby
Americans are spending more on experiences such as travel and entertainment
rather than clothing, accessories, and electronics. Services are now making up
a large majority of consumer expenditures.
Healthcare and travel are at the
forefront of spending, with healthcare making up 20% of total consumption, a
number that’s up from just 5% in the 60’s. And information from First Data
Corp. shows a rise in spending on travel of 8.6% since last year. On the flip
side, sport shops, restaurants, cafes, and bars have seen a considerable drop.
As a result in this seismic
shift in consumer spending, hotels and various other accommodation types have
had to adapt their facilities and offerings to a broader clientele. The once
inconceivable thought of staying in someone else’s home instead of a hotel has
now become a growing trend. Still, there is not enough supply to fulfill the
demand in terms of accommodation, and so hotels and hosts are pressured to be
more tactful in the way they provide for their consumers.
Over the last decade, hotels and
inns have expanded their facilities with sub-brands that suit a variety of
consumers. These include luxury resorts, hotels, and other forms of unique
accommodations. This shift is not only because of the lack of supply, but also
the growing need for consumers to have an experience that is not alien to the
place they are visiting. People increasingly seek a traditional experience
associated with locale, and the accommodation is seen as part of that.
Technology-driven travel company
Monaker Group, Inc. (OTCQB: MKGI) has provided consumers from around the world
with the chance to search through and book a variety of accommodation types in
order to meet the growing needs of the 21st century consumer. The website
features a range of alternative lodging options that include not only hotel
rooms, but resorts, villas, unused timeshares, apartments, and creative niche
style accommodations that uniquely reflect individual locations.
In addition to the above, the
company’s flagship NextTrip.com enables customers to book everything they need
to organize the perfect holiday. MKGI works with a range of key partners and
travel brands, enabling them to reach a large audience and tailor experiences
accordingly. Monaker Group aims to continue expanding its portfolio in order to
become the ‘one stop’ vacation center.
For more information, visit
www.monakergroup.com
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